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New position from Canada’s privacy commissioner threatens to restrict public’s ability to access to newsworthy information
A draft position announced by Canada's Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) earlier this year has troubling implications for online…
April 13, 2018
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Jenn Topper
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Content Restrictions
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Canadian high court upholds bail hearing publication ban
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a federal law that prevents journalists from reporting on evidence presented at bail…
June 15, 2010
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Prior Restraint
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Canadian high court refuses to recognize privilege for journalists
The Supreme Court of Canada last week ruled that journalists do not have a universal right to protect the identity…
May 10, 2010
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Protecting Sources and Materials
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